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Kanstein Viewpoint – Etzelsbach Pilgrimage Church loop from Gernrode-Niederorschel

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Kanstein Viewpoint – Etzelsbach Pilgrimage Church loop from Gernrode-Niederorschel

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Kanstein Viewpoint – Etzelsbach Pilgrimage Church loop from Gernrode-Niederorschel

06:20

76.4km

1,330m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.8 km for 83 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.0 km

Kanstein Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The shell limestone cliff is a worthwhile destination, the striking rock formation with its many seating options is a highlight.

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17.7 km

Viewpoint

38.0 km

Etzelsbach Pilgrimage Church

Highlight • Religious Site

A beautiful place

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51.1 km

Dünkreuz Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

wonderful view over Heilbad Heiligenstadt

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51.2 km

Dün cross near Heiligenstadt (Touringen stamp no. 395)

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The Dünkreuz was built in September 1948 and inaugurated by Provost J. Streb. It is illuminated on high holidays. In 1993, consideration was given to replacing the cross because it …

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57.9 km

Steinhagen Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

A small chapel between two trees near the deserted village of the same name. There are several benches here and also a covered picnic bench. It marks the end of …

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60.6 km

Scharfenstein Castle

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Since 1990, Scharfenstein Castle has been managed by the Treuhand and has been owned by the town of Leinefelde-Worbis since 2002.

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69.0 km

Birkunger Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A nice calm lake to relax.

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74.7 km

Kugelbaum of Niederorschel

Highlight • Natural Monument

a nice place to stay

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76.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.1 km

9.95 km

5.64 km

4.88 km

3.80 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.4 km

23.0 km

14.8 km

7.47 km

5.19 km

574 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

26°C

16°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Kanstein Viewpoint – Etzelsbach Pilgrimage Church loop from Gernrode-Niederorschel

Kanstein Viewpoint

Etzelsbach Pilgrimage Church

Dünkreuz Viewpoint

Dün cross near Heiligenstadt (Touringen stamp no. 395)

Steinhagen Chapel

Scharfenstein Castle

Birkunger Reservoir

Kugelbaum of Niederorschel

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